If you’re just starting off with experimenting how to make your own cheese, you’ll certainly want to begin with a starter kit. Cheese making kits are a game changer because they are affordable, efficient, and universal. In short, they have everything you will need to get you started on your cheese making journey all in one neat package!

Using a kit simplifies the process for first-timers by bypassing the need to shop for a list of ingredients, and is perfect even for experienced cheesemakers who value convenience. While there is not one type of cheese making kit that is best for beginners, we’ve compiled a list of our famous cheese making kits that you will love! Here are our top 5 personal favorites:

Deluxe Mozzarella & Ricotta Kit

If you’re just starting off making cheese from scratch, then this kit is perfect for any beginner! With this kit, you can make fresh and soft cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta that are simple to make. It contains all the supplies necessary for making batches of homemade cheese, you just need to supply the milk. The easy-to-understand instructions makes this a great kit for starters. just need to supply the milk. The easy-to-understand instructions makes this a great kit for starters.
This kit includes:
• 8 oz. Kosher cheese salt
• 8 oz. Kosher citric acid
• 1 oz. calcium chloride
• 10 microbial rennet tables
• 1 reusable cheese cloth
• Small Straining Bag
• 1 calibrated thermometer
• 1 ricotta basket
• Recipes to make Mozzarella and Ricotta

Deluxe Gouda Kit

If you have some experience making cheese, this kit is great for intermediate level cheese makers. This kit is designed to help you make gouda cheese and other semi-hard cheeses. Gouda cheese is an excellent complement to your sandwiches, charcuterie boards, mac n’ cheese, fondue, or just for snacking! Creamy Gouda has a red wax rind along with a liquid smokey flavor.
This kit includes:
• Mesophilic Starter Culture Kazu
• 1 oz. Red Cheese Wax
• Small Tomme Cheese Mould
• 1 oz. Liquid Rennet Double Strength
• Calcium Chloride
• Pocket Dial Thermometer
• Gouda cheese recipe
• Gift Box and Ribbon
• 2 oz. Fenugreek Seeds
• 1 oz. Bottle Liquid Smoke

Deluxe Cheddar Kit

Once you’ve experimented making several different types of cheese, you can challenge yourself further by making semi-hard cheeses like cheddar cheese which requires a more advanced level of expertise. If you enjoy crunchy, nutty flavors like that of cheddar, then this is the perfect kit for you or a fellow cheese lover! You can make white or orange cheddar using this kit-- you just need to add milk.
This kit includes:
• Mesophilic Starter Culture MA4001-2
• 1 lb. Orange Cheese Wax
• Small Tomme Cheese Mould
• 1 oz. Liquid Rennet Double Strength
• 1 oz. Calcium Chloride
• Pocket Dial Thermometer
• Cheddar cheese recipe
• Gift Box and Ribbon
• 1 oz. Annatto Coloring

Deluxe Soft/Hard Cheese Making Kit

If you’d like a kit that can make both soft and hard cheeses, then this kit is univeral for any level! Unlike other cheesemaking kits, this kit comes with a book and recipe included. Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive cheese making kit or need the perfect gift for a DIY cheesemaker, this kit is your best option! You can make a variety of soft and hard cheeses with this kit, such as: cream cheese, cottage cheese, colby, parmesan, gouda, and many more! This kit also comes with different sizes (small, large, or extra large) of Tomme moulds to press your hard cheeses and you can count on this kit to help you make large batches of cheese (up to over 400 lbs capacity). If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck--this kit is your go-to choice!
This kit includes:
• Mesophilic Starter Culture MM100-101 125 dose or Chr Hansen CHN-22
• Thermophilic Starter Culture TA 61-62 50 dose
• Mesophilic Starter Culture Kazu
• Flora Danica 50 dose
• 2 oz. Mild Lipase Powder
• Calcium Chloride 1 oz.
• 4 oz. liquid rennet (your choice/make note at checkout)
• 1 oz. Commercial Grade liquid smoke
• 1 oz. Natural cheese coloring (orange/yellow)
• 2 square yards Reusable Cheesecloth Grade 60 (to line your mould)
• Stainless Steel Straining Skimmer
• Custom Whey Drainage Tray & Insert
• Five Piece Measuring Spoons
• Six Bamboo Draining Mats
• Large Pocket Dial Thermometer
• Tomme Mould (choose one of these moulds**: small, large, extra-large).

The best cheese making kits come with all of the tools and supplies you will need to get you started on making cheese at home that include: starter mesophilic culture, cheese strainer, rennet, calcium chloride, and cheese moulds. These are some of the tools that come with our cheese starter kit to get you ready for your next cheese project!

Finding the Right Kit

The kind of homemade cheese kit you select will depend upon what kind of cheese you would like to make. Many of these kits pull double duty and can be used for more than one kind of cheese, so consider what cheese groupings appeal to you the most. Mozzarella and ricotta can be made using many of the same kits. There are several kits that contain all the tools and ingredients for camembert, brie and blue cheese in one, making a truly versatile kit. Soft and hard cheese making kits contain the supplies needed to make several kinds of cheese, making them a good choice for more experienced cheesemakers who want more variety in their kit's capabilities.

Why Choose A Cheese Starter Kit?

Being able to make your own cheese is a pretty neat skill that not many people have, and it’s super easy to learn. If you’re new to the process, don’t be overwhelmed. Instead of shopping around for all your tools and ingredients, consider a cheese making kit. These kits usually contain some of the harder-to-find tools with instructions to help you get going.

What Should I Know Before Shopping?

Unlike most food-prep kits, investing in a homemade cheese kit gives you longevity. It’s not simply for a one-time use. While you may have to purchase some ingredients again, most kits contain essential tools that you’ll likely reuse over and over again. Also, because there are thousands of varieties of cheese out there, kits are usually designed to make one specific type of cheese. This allows you to experiment with different flavors and textures.